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Lads Anonymous

Ricky & Flav, two inseparable best mates who partied their way through the last twenty years, suddenly find themselves in their forties. With their unbreakable bond, intertwined experiences and a quest to understand the world today, they welcome you to pull up a pew and join their safe space where they share their trials, tribulations and midlife crises. They’ll answer your anonymous dilemmas and invite you to share ‘Something Only You Know’ to get off your chest. It’s your safe space, welcome to Lads Anonymous. The lads start with a central theme for each podcast chosen by the audience and then navigate their way with authentic chat whilst regaling their stories, advice and personal experiences. Capricious in their chat, lurching from the fragilities and vulnerability of man to the ridiculousness and silliness of lad's chat. Scratching just beneath the surface of the lads' banter, you’ll find two men in their early forties who candidly chat around topics such as; friendship, Valentine’s Day, laziness, time travel and a fear of flying… The antidote to inauthentic, alpha male podcasts - we are Lads Anonymous, we are the many. If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review or rating. Love Ricky and Flav. Send us your suggestions for our next subject! If you have any dilemmas that you want advice on or want to submit for 'Something Only You Know', step into the circle of trust: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com  (all submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). Follow Lads Anonymous: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47DEwic Twitter: https://bit.ly/4b232fI TikTok: https://bit.ly/3S0w8DB Threads: https://bit.ly/43vQNoD Facebook: https://bit.ly/3uNYN7n Lads Anonymous intro track and jingles by Alexander Canwell (Engineer Al): https://spoti.fi/3w5fnQB
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Episodes

#18 - Conspiracy Theories - how can you not believe these?

Wolves or sharks? Reverse psychology, fighting the good fight, and of course, conspiracy theories. YOUR dilemmas: Jekyll & Hyde Something Only You Know: Is this yours, Mate? “I’m not very well. Have a nice day” Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next episode is 'Growing out of drugs'. Please send us the stories of when you knew your time was up with the party powder, bumble bees, social smoking on nights out, drinking a bottle each night with your partner etc....

May 20, 20241 hr 32 min

#17 - Fitness and Lifestyle - the one mistake everyone makes on their fitness journey

Getting your hair cut, looking after your kids, being sunburnt, shitting yourself and of course, Fitness and Lifestyle! YOUR dilemmas: Should I tell her? What have we done? Something Only You Know: Double Dip Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next episode is 'Conspiracy Theories'. Please send us your conspiracy theories, do you believe them, which ones are fake or real, are you involved in a conspiracy theory where you live? Send us your stories! If you have any ...

May 13, 20241 hr 22 min

#16 - Heartbreak - get over it by doing this...

The age you lost your virginity, Chavs v Emos, fashion in your teens, female fapping and of course, heartbreak! YOUR dilemmas: No more sexing for you now. Something Only You Know: "Go on love, show 'em" Pt. II "MAKE SOAPY TITS!" Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next episode is 'Fitness and Lifestyle'. Please send us your stories of times successful/unsuccessful fitness and lifestyle changes, how did you do it, why did you fail? And any other stories on fitness a...

May 06, 20241 hr 22 min

#15 - Fighting - before you throw a punch, think of this first...

Hangovers, watching banned content, shark attacks, saying no, the Red Room and of course, fighting! YOUR dilemmas: Should I be watching this? Something Only You Know: Taxi touch-up You have to try everything once... or twice. Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next episode is 'Heartbreak'. Please send us your stories of times you've been heartbroken, how you got over it, were you the heartbreaker and any other stories on heartbreak. If you have any dilemmas that y...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 25 min

#14 - Health Anxieties, the biggest fear in all humans...

*TRIGGER WARNING* we discuss health anxieties and dealing with death. If you're likely to be triggered, skip the main topic chat. Magic mushroom dog walking, being sent for, Dr. Anon and the semen demon, rugby initiations and of course, health anxieties. YOUR dilemmas: Is it too late? Where do we go from here? Something Only You Know: Blowjobs are misleading. "Go on love, show 'em". Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next episode is 'Fighting'. Please send us your...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 34 min

Episode 13 - Pranks and lads banter, wait until you hear these...

The semen demon visiting, hernias popping out, nonce radars, dog and fox poo. Pranks and lads banter Do you enjoy pranks? Did you and your brothers prank each other? Lads banter: wedgies, pulling the seat away, left-hand drinking, repeating yourself. Examples of lads' banter going too far. Would you step in if it’s gone too far? What's the worst prank/lads banter you’ve witnessed? Has lads banter changed in 2024? YOUR dilemmas: Cambodia MIA Something Only You Know: Brown parcel Big jobbie Please...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 26 min

Episode 12 - Growing old isn't bad if you know about these things...

6/10, half term, free the weed, shady deals, cystoscopy and a certain colonoscopy. Getting Old Remembering a time when you were young and they were "old", what do you class as old age? Do you have any physical or mental signs of wear and tear? Political Correctness... are we the baddies now, are we old? YOUR dilemmas: My hairy moment Pure mugged off Something Only You Know: Arm-ageddon Uni poo Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next episode is 'Pranks and Lads Ban...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 30 min

Episode 11 - The worst collection of first dates ever told...

Being let down by gigs, colonoscopy v endoscopy results, STIs, hanging on in there and walking is the answer. First dates and one-night stands Have you ever had a first date? The awkwardness of dates, dating apps and how do you woo a woman? What would a perfect first date look like to you? YOUR first date and one-night stand stories! YOUR dilemmas: Sniffing hell Something Only You Know: Hell for leather Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next episode is 'Getting O...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 25 min

Episode 10 - Unpopular opinion: Holidays begin in your 40s and here's why lads...

Episode 10, we made it! Retro porn, the happiness episode, dilemma updates, everyone is 69ing and of course, holidays in your 40s. Holidays in your 40s Who books your holiday, does the research and plans it? Who’s the responsible adult; boarding passes, passport, travel insurance? How are your holidays different from your 40s to when you were younger? What are your favourite things about going on holiday at this age? YOUR dilemmas: Finding happiness again Subtle as a hammer Something Only You Kn...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 34 min

Episode 9 - The Answer To Happiness You Always Knew...

Hangovers, Guinness, fear of flying tiers, crypto crashes and 69's. Happiness Can you recall your first moment of happiness or contentment in your life, what makes you happy in your adult life, Is your happiness tied to other people, what doesn’t make you happy and do you have any advice for someone trying to be happy? YOUR dilemmas: Am I in the friend zone? Crazy love Something Only You Know: The sleeping bag Is this yours? Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 33 min

Episode 8 - This Will Cure Your Fear Of Flying...

Fear of flying, Unsolved Mysteries and ghosts, god tier of eggs, force-feeding and the threesome update. Fear of Flying When did you notice you feared flying and where did it come from? What are your main fears about flying, flying together, how do we deal with flying now and have you ever thought of seeking help? YOUR dilemmas: Cum to think of it, maybe not Best time to break up Something Only You Know: Salty sea dog I’m a hetero male, however… Please send us your suggestions for an episode's m...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 28 min

Episode 7 - If I could travel back in time for just this one moment

Cats dying, egg tiers, tap talk, parenting and TikTok algorithms. Time Travel Do you believe in time travel? If you could alter one event in history what would it be? What’s your most embarrassing experience that you wish you could turn back time? How far into the future would you travel and would you witness your own death? YOUR dilemmas: Double Dipping An Irish Jig Something Only You Know: Secret Shagging The Magic Hand Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next ep...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 22 min

Episode 6 - Laziness is good for you, and here's why...

Dreading DIY, Endoscopy or Colonoscopy? Conquering Cyprus and a fear of flying. Laziness Growing up were you lazy (gamer/indoors) v outside (bikes/exploring/dens)? Laziness in your personal life v work, If your missus called you out for being lazy, what would be her biggest gripe? What are your top 3 lazy traits? YOUR dilemmas: Messy Missus Forbidden love Something Only You Know: From Russia with no love Sofa shagging Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subject! The next episod...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 25 min

Episode 5 - The side hustle you didn’t know you needed…

Complaining at the football, medical meltdowns, looking back on Valentine's Day, #SexyDreamers and "flowers and go down on her" reply. The Rise and Grind Culture What was your first job and did you enjoy it? Do you have a side hustle or ever thought about starting one? What are the societal issues and what's wrong with being content? YOUR dilemmas: Fake it until you make it... or not. Things Only You Know: Barbie girl. Roommate romantic. Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subj...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 20 min

Episode 4 - Is Valentine's Day Overrated?

White lies and kitchen afters, barbershop blow jobs, Tom Garratt had the right idea, Lads Anonymous recommendation, same name (more love) and the poker night returns. Valentines Day Your first Valentine's Day gift, most romantic gesture, love at first sight, thoughts on Valentine's Day, Galentines Day and Singles Awareness Day. YOUR dilemmas: The simple gift for your gyal on Valentine's Day. Relationship at a crossroads. Did I waste my affair? Please send us your suggestions for an episode's mai...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 13 min

Episode 3 - Life in Lockdown

What songs make you horny, why don't men as friends sort each other out and do women think "yeah, I'd smash" after their first meeting with a man? Life in Lockdown Where were you when you first found out and what were your thoughts, and emotions? What did you get up to, to pass the time? The best things to come out of lockdown. YOUR dilemmas: Jerkmate addiction. Extrovert turned introvert since lockdown. WFH Butt plug. Stag do dilemma. Please send us your suggestions for an episode's main subjec...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 20 min

Episode 2 - Friends Pt.2

Conscription to the army, £220 poached eggs and the Dawson's Creek chat room. Friends Pt.2 Friends in your 40s, making new friends, being friends with women and what's your worst betrayal or been betrayed? YOUR questions: Do you have specific friendship groups? Can men and women be friends? Do women watch gay porn? YOUR dilemmas: Joining a Hen Party via Whatsapp. The relationship situation at work involving four people. Do I go through with the foursome? Send us your suggestions for a subject! T...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 6 min

Episode 1 - Friends Pt.1

Why were Adele's fans angry with her? Ricky and Flav, from the start... how we met, our life in London together and how has our friendship changed. YOUR questions answered: Is it acceptable for friends to date each other's exes? Can friends pay compliments to the attractiveness of your wife/girlfriend/husband/fella. Should friends always be brutally honest, even if it might hurt? Send us your suggestions for our next subject! If you have any predicaments or dilemmas that you want advice on, step...

Jan 23, 20241 hr

Welcome to Lads Anonymous

Ricky & Flav, two best mates who were inseparable and partied their way through the last twenty years suddenly find themselves in their forties. With their unbreakable bond, intertwined experiences and a quest to understand the world today, they welcome you to pull up a pew and join their safe space where they share their trials, tribulations and midlife crises. They’ll also be answering your age-old anonymous questions, like, how many Ferrero Rocher’s can you fit up your bum? It’s your safe...

Jan 17, 20245 min
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